�helmearc Mourns Passing of Mistress Michaele del Vaga

Mistress Michaele del Vaga, recently recognized with an Augmentation of Arms
for her effort on behalf of the SCA, has died after a long illness.
Mistress Michaele del Vaga, age 58, of Irondequoit New York, died early
Tuesday, April 20th. Michaele is survived by her loving husband, Stefan
Wolfgang von Ravensburg, her brother, George Stone of Murphys,
California, and several other relatives.

Michaele del Vaga, recently recognized for her effort on behalf of the
SCA with an Augmentation of Arms, has worked in the exchequerate at every
level of the SCA, from Local exchequer to Corporate Treasurer. Her labors
have helped bring our Society into the modern world of proper accounting by
developing the policies currently in effect throughout the SCA.

Not content with being 'just' an exchequer, Michaele excelled in the
gentle arts. Her research and needlework were as meticulously executed as one
of her financial reports. Michaele led and taught dance classes in a
variety of locations including Pennsic.

The true scope of her influence on the gentle arts, however, can be seen
in the generations of SCA artisans, especially in those in the kitchens.
Her feasts, and those of cooks she has helped to teach are known far and
wide throughout the Known World. Michaele's expertise in the kitchen was
known in the Modern World as well. Michaele was a consultant for Medieval
feasts at local Rochester institutions, including the Memorial Art Gallery,
the
Rochester Science Center, and the Rochester Civic Garden Center.

Following a double lung transplant in 1995, Michaele's life became more
complicated. The complications in no way slowed down her activities and
devotion to the SCA. Michaele continued to influence many people's
lives with her knowledge, her pragmatic approach to life, her incredible
determination, and her lack of tolerance for fools. She will be sorely
missed!

Funeral arrangements are private. A gathering to celebrate Michaele's
life will be held from 2 to 6 PM on Saturday, May 1st at the home of Jeff and
Harriet Carter. If you plan to come, please RSVP via e-mail to
harriet.carter@usa.xerox.com. Directions will be provided. Crash space
is available.

A gathering to celebrate Michaele's life will also be held during the
middle weekend of Pennsic. Details will be posted in the Pennsic Daily
Tidings.

For gardeners, Michaele wished to be remembered with a red Gallica Rose.